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#3 of 42 Timing Belt by footie Sep 20, 2002 (3:08 pm)
Check your owners manual to see if it is called for in the 60K maintenance. If you ask the dealer, the answer is always yes.
#4 of 42 reply to timing chain by carjunky1 Oct 05, 2002 (5:11 am)
farriz Sep 20, 2002 3:24pm No, you don't need a new belt, the Avalon Motor has a timing chain. No maintenance is required on it.
#5 of 42 by 8u6hfd Nov 05, 2002 (8:53 am)
the 1MZ-FE still uses a timing belt, not a chain.   The 2AZ-FE in the Camry uses a chain.
#6 of 42 1998 Avalon XLS timing belt by danbeth Feb 09, 2003 (1:19 pm)
My inlaws have a 1998 Avalon and will be approaching the 60,000 mile mark. The question is, does the timing belt need to be changed at this point? Can it be done at 90,000 miles instead? I have seen earlier posts but what constitutes severe vs normal driving? Any advice on this topic would be appreciated. The Dealer as stated earlier, would recommend replacement regardless of the driving conditions. Also, do the platinum spark plugs also need replaced at 60,000? Thank you.
#7 of 42 Avalon XLS timing belt by nomad56 Feb 09, 2003 (11:17 pm)
danbeth- Just do it! The biggest problem with timing belts is you CANNOT visually inspect them, to get their TRUE condition. That is why dealers tell us how long they are good for. In this case 60k. My Avvy had one at 64 and 127k. The car has needed NOTHING else. That's why I am spending a little on her now, with new suspension components. Runs like new....I'll make her drive like new. -nomad-
#8 of 42 1998 AVALON XL by luckylou Feb 13, 2003 (7:22 pm)
Bought it brand new always use regular gas never a problem it gets 30mpg. I told the dealer to replace the timing belt at 60200 miles, now I got over 69000 did not want to take a chance this cars runs great . I take it to a lube shop and change oil and filter between 3 or 4000 miles with Mobil 1. The interior is tan leather the driver's side is not holding very well is getting discolor other than that nothing. If you treat the car right from the beginning it will take care of you in the long run ( unless you start with a lemon ) . I hope I was of some help . Thank you .
#9 of 42 Timing Belt - '97 XL by raylor4 Feb 15, 2003 (7:05 am)
People with timing belt concerns: I had a big debacle at the dealer at 60,000 miles regarding timing belt/platinum plug replacement at major service. If you read the owner's manual word-for-word, it states that the timing belt should be replaced at 60,000 miles under SEVERE conditions (police, taxi, long periods of idle), but nowhere does it state when it should be replaced under normal conditions. Having said that, the dealer informed me that freeway driving in California is SEVERE, and recommended changing the belt. I requested the old parts after the service, and the belt and plugs looked brand new. The timing belt looked so good, I suspect they gave me a new one instead of my old one. This was also the opinion of an outside mechanic. The platinum plugs looked great to me. I think they change them just so the threads don't seize up and has nothing to do with wear. They charged me $16.00 per plug when the over-the-counter price is $5. I got my money back on that one after a three month battle involving the Bureau of Automotive Repair. Anyway, does anyone have any SOLID facts about timing belt change frequency?
#10 of 42 Timing Belts by armtdm Feb 18, 2003 (1:31 pm)
Well, first of all this is not an interference engine so if the blet breaks the most you will get is inconvenience, not a useless engine. So, first, fi you don't want to replace a belt at 60,000 just keep on driving it. Doesn't really matter, only inconvenient when it snaps in front of that ghetto at midnight. Yes, your belt could look like new at 60,000. Fac tis they cannot see the condition of the belt until they start removing parts and at that point the labor is such it is easier to replace regardless of the condition of the belt. Some belts, do to climate and driving conditions do break at 60,000. One just doesn't know.   Basically, I go by the condition of the belts that I can see as an indicator of wear.   Again, no need to replace, just wait till it snaps!
#12 of 42 First 5,000 miles by dylan383 Mar 20, 2003 (7:06 pm)
I just bought an Avalon XLS '03. What suggestions do you have about what I should look out for? The book says 87 octane is fine but I've read varying answers as to what type of fuel to use. Also, I must have missed it but does it have a timing belt. My wife's corolla doesn't but my old 4 runner did. Also, my dealer recommends an oil change every 5,000 miles. Do people agree with this?

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